… I wonder why she hasn't spread the tale."" The only reason she would not is if she is ill or the story would somehow reflect badly on herself, " replied Lady Badgery. "Otherwise, Portia Troutbridge has never been known to keep a scandal to herself."" Oh, I do hope she is ill! " exclaimed Truthful. "I mean, only just ill enough to keep the news quiet for a little longer. Is that too dreadful of me?"" Not at all, " announced Lady Badgery. "It is a very reasonable desire. In the case of Portia Troutbridge I myself would wish for something much more severe. Scarlet fever, perhaps. Or the plague. Garth Nix
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